What Inspired Victorian Christmas Traditions? | Victorian Farm

[@kalicat6232]

As an archivist / historian, I definitely agree that the clothing you see that’s survived the centuries are the fancy clothes of the rich - because they could afford clothes you wore a few times and could be saved. The clothes of the working people were worn day after day until the wore out. Then any good cloth was salvaged for children’s clothes, while scraps went to make rugs, quilts, and rags to clean with, and even tiny scraps and threads were used as wicks in candles and gas lamps. The great thing was that there was no waste. No clothes being tossed out because it was no longer this years fashion.

[@jmdenison]

see my comments too on the use of flannel and how it shinks big time. you must make 2 sizes larger and then use hot water to wash to get the full heat retaining effect.

[@stigyanblue1442]

Fast fashion of today is the most wasteful industry in the world. Reuse! Reduce! Revamp! It's not important what's on the outside anyway!

[@jmdenison]

@@stigyanblue1442 Yes what I don't understand is people complain about all the junk made in China and how somehow China is evil because of that which I don't really get. But then you ask them if they know how to knit so or crochet grow their own vegetables have their own chickens etc and they'll tell you no and then you wonder well how is it you can complain about China when they are doing all those things and more for the US. If you want to be self-sufficient go back to the old ways and make your own clothes by learning to sell knit and crochet. Make your pets their own homemade pet food don't buy it off the shelf because most of its made in China and there are plenty of stories of pets being poisoned by commercial pet food from China. It's rare but it does happen. So you're right the best way to avoid fast fashion is to make your own high quality clothes and learn how to sew knit and crochet

[@flowerpower3618]

Good lesson for modern day.

[@GlenfinnanForge]

Even the smallest scraps were sold to the rag and bone man. The rags were bought by paper makers, who ground the rags even smaller and became pulp for paper. Perhaps you've seen "cotton paper" or paper that says it is "linen rag?" Nothing could be afforded to be wasted.

[@wmnoffaith1]

During Hurricane Sandy that hit NJ so hard several years ago, we were without power for 2 weeks. Luckily we were living in a log cabin with a fireplace, and we had just stacked a cord of wood 2 days before the hurricane hit. Due to the lack of power, I unpacked my great-grandmother's hurricane lamps from the late 1800s, to use for light. My grandmother always said, the English don't buy antiques. They just never get rid of anything, lol. They were in wooden crates and hadn't been unpacked since WW2, judging by the news they were wrapped in. They worked quite well, and I was thankful, I had saved them. They shed more than enough light to read by. Even though the hurricane was devastating, I have to say that those 2 weeks we lived with no technology, cooked over a fire, boiled water to wash dishes and clothes, and all pitched in to get all the work done by sundown every day; it was one of the happiest and most relaxed I've ever seen my family, and I loved it.( I also found that in a pinch, a wide flat sneaker shoelace makes a good wick if you cut the tips off :)

[@Chlo-ee]

Peter: “This takes me back to my childhood” “Was your father a blacksmith?” Peter: “No, I used to play with Legos” 😆

[@ashleelarsen5002]

He's so stinking cute, if I was on that farm *all* I would do is make him snacks and clothes.

[@bparrish517]

The joyful, unbridled way in which these three conduct themselves absolutely places them among the top presenters/documentarians of all time...and Ruth, oh, her charisma is spell binding with her delightfully gentle beauty, laughter and depth of character. And Peter, that guy is a team of horses in his own right. Never has a man worked so hard and kept a great spirit about him. Okay all, I’m finished! Thanks Absolute History.

[@casechow]

Well said

[@sarahadair7320]

Most definitely. I just adore them. 😊 And Peter's temperment, just makes you happy.

[@bostiebean]

Couldn’t have said it better, watching these three just warms my soul and is so relaxing and joyful

[@mattimac77]

So true & you were classy enough not to say what a little Bi**h Alex is sometimes leaving the brunt work for Peter, but i’m not which is why I said it lol….

[@BeGummi]

I was here for the making of marble wrapping paper but got a whole documentary of the day-to-day Victorian farmers' lives. Ain't complaining.

[@JSkyGemini]

They have a whole series of different eras that they spend a year or so at, for each time period. It's a great show, interesting and educational.

[@shellstars]

Same!

[@dross24MA]

42:06 = start of marbleized paper 49:34 = beginning of snappers

[@slaveNo-4028]

@Celto Loco right? Its kinda sad they have to do this.. I would much rather have an episode number, the title of the show at the front, .. just something to more easily find & tell apart the episodes of each show. With all the clickbait thumbnails and titles it gets hella confusing. So doing the playlists, but I really hate I cannot disable autoplay on playlists, but thats a whole other issue. KZbin, I guess..

[@townsends]

Amazing work!

[@AlvinDishaw]

Get back to the tavern! 😎

[@raineymills8106]

I make those I use the kids poppers. Those white things that come in a box..

[@CaliforniaFarmGirl]

You guys all need to collaborate!

[@joyherting3705]

Love your channel. Just told 2 good friends about you. We dressed in traditional garb for the whole weekend.

[@captainsinclair7954]

Ayyyyy!

[@ksbrook1430]

Peter was a true trooper working hard to make the bricks, lay them, and get the floor ready for the forge. I learned a lot about the process.

[@Bowie_E]

I can never get enough of Ruth, Alex, and Peter! Thank you for posting these :)

[@Obsidius]

Peter being a goofball is my favorite part of these series

[@3leggedsharkkickssurferinballs]

They're very inspiring, aren't they? I'd love to meet them.

[@chykim1]

They're the absolute best 💖

[@taiikomochiyuurichin1459]

Thank the BBC and all tthe people that paid their license!

[@Mone333Williams]

I wish they'd do a British Indian era or immigrants to America series. I've watched the Tudor, the Victorian and Edwardian era. I think Ruth is amazing, extraordinary...in any jam, id like to be in her team. And she's very nice 👍🏾🙂❤

[@tamonettX500]

I'm starting to get the impression that Mr. Acton simply wants his property restored, thus allowing the use of his property for the show Lol

[@mamiemonrovia7654]

ur probably right. A family member had a true antebellum home that some movie wanted to use. The trade off was to paint the structure but it was for only the front. Unfortunately, it burned to the ground many years ago because it was way out in the sticks with no real fire department close by. We all cried. The name of the plantation was called Lands End near Stonewall La. After the Battle of Mansfield, the home was used as a field hospital and drapes were torn off the windows for use as bandages.

[@phuckyoutube5927]

They have bad inheritance laws in the u.k so he's probably broke as hell

[@ddpg9976]

Actually he undoes a lot of what they do when they leave... Haha I'm not sure what he gets out of it but he rarely keeps the renovations lol

[@JW-gl4yp]

@@ddpg9976 how do you know?

[@ddpg9976]

@@JW-gl4yp Ruth mentioned some of what he undid in one of the videos. I can not remember which special it was but she was heartbroken lol...not really.

[@IndianaNorthWestern]

The best part about all of these videos on this channel is in the intro of this series where the ducks waddle through the freshly opened gate.

[@GumriRN]

I adore these wonderful bits of Early 19th century farmland history. Interestingly, we received s a wedding gift, an antique, 1830 Mennonite “Log Cabin” quilt, from the Mennonite couple who were the witnesses at our wedding 47 years ago (in just 5 days). Our quilt needed some restoration several years ago & while re-sewing some of the Log Cabin panels, I discovered they used 📄 Old dingy white paper between the panels. I’m not certain of the writing on it; it long ago faded. I doubt it was Newspaper. Even in the late 20th century, Mennonites in our area at least, did not read the Newspapers & of course TVs were Verboten. Our area’s Mennonite as friendly as they were to us, were quite religious & strict about “outsider” things. Our area of Pennsylvania was virtually all STRICT Mennonite. We were some of the first to sort of invade that farmland community. Sadly, the farmland is all but gone now, replaced by awful, ugly, condo-type development row homes. The stunning farmhouses are gone; they are literally history. Still, it was such an amazing discovery, to find that old white paper between the panels of our Log Cabin quilt. . I imagine, the tricks of staying warm during that period of history, extended to a great many framers & were employed, throughout colonial & post-colonial farming communities. Many Thanks 🙏🏼 to the creators of this series. It’s just so interesting, informative and just brilliantly produced.

[@ashleelarsen5002]

I adore your nose pup pup. Thanks for your service RN ✌️ Sounds like a nice blanket

[@slaveNo-4028]

peter is such a champ, alex always makes him do the heavy lifting and he always takes it with a laugh

[@CJLOVE72]

I absolutely love these videos. I wish they had these with Ruth, Alex, and Peter when I was in school. I would have learned history so much better than reading from a book. Watching them makes history so much more real to me. Thanks to Ruth, Alex, and Peter I am learning at the age of 48. Every time I learn something new I have to share it with my boyfriend even tho he gives me a look like I don't care lol.

[@3leggedsharkkickssurferinballs]

Agreed! The difference between a boring subject and an interesting one is the teacher that presents it. The book and TV series "Horrible Histories" also did a fantastic job of bringing history to kids ( and adults, really) in a way that was entertaining AND informative. Had such a thing existed in my youth, I probably would've ended up studying history! Sorry to hear your boyf doesn't share your interest. Hopefully you can find friends who do! It's important to be able to share our interests with others.

[@JSkyGemini]

You're a life long student, don't ever quit learning. I love this show, too. History was my best subject in school, sadly about a millennia ago when none of these shows existed.

[@angelwhispers2060]

It's originally made by BBC and then they just bought the licensing

[@taiikomochiyuurichin1459]

One of the reasons why I avoid the maths in school is that the subject I have yet to encounter the teacher having some good stories to ease the lesson into our minds!

[@kellicoffman8440]

Too true history is about how people lived not just dates

[@mamiemonrovia7654]

I think Ruth should get the MVP award. She seems to make everything fun and is a delight.

[@ashleelarsen5002]

4:39 they might want to check the mushrooms. She's a joy, but those seem like magic mushrooms.

[@piratefaery]

Ruth's commitment to and extremely evident joy derived from historic preservation makes my heart sing!

[@cacapoopie4438]

ruth’s energy is so amazing. made me smile

[@marycanary86]

"im sleeping i an envelope!" *wiggles*

[@jaelynrae6045]

I would assume they would have really crumpled up the paper (or re-used paper) so it was softer, more flexible, and less crinkly for the blanket.

[@LauraTeAhoWhite]

Came for the wrapping paper, stayed for the potato brick pasty.

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Came for Henry stayed for Peter :)

[@Humgin1234]

This show is FANTASTIC. HER LAUGH IS PRICELESS

[@josefinbjork1086]

Yes the is Lovely you cant hear her laugh whit out laughing

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Yup

[@assajventress3204]

Hes like a much sexier samwise gamgee.

[@zachmiller9175]

What they said about wool is absolutely true. Ask almost any hiker, wool is the best base layer, better than even synthetics in many ways.

[@assajventress3204]

Its also well documented in every survival book ive ever read. So its definately true.

[@scouttyra]

I bike basically year round, and my woolen long johns have kept me warm rain or shine.

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

Can't wear wool directly on my skin. It's so terribly itchy! Also you have to constantly fight against moths eating your clothes...

[@jacobenke7936]

wool socks and long johns are an absolute necessity working outside in Minnesota. The synthetic stuff made today is either not warm enough or not durable enough, or loses all insulating quality if it gets damp. Wool still works well even when damp. I find it a bit sad that modern sheep farmers have almost no market for their wool when it's such a durable renewable resource, and available at reasonable prices.

[@loriscook5231]

The brick makers that used clay around potatoes may have also added protein to the meal. Pigeons, gutted could have clay smeared over the feathers and then baked. When cracked and removed the clay comes off with the feathers inbedded, no plucking needed. Hedgehogs were cooked the same way. Tramps and travelers would do all their cooking over open fires this way no pots required.

[@deborahduthie4519]

The secret to being productive, of these Victorian times was to be continuously doing towards an end product. This series brings constant reminders of a successful household workload

[@alisaurus4224]

I’ve even seen rocking chairs combined with churns so you could be making butter while you knitted or fed the baby

[@allmyragejones1]

If a donkey looks miserable, then it is! My donkeys are happy most of the time and it is very obvious.

[@mlr4524]

Yea, poor Dusty didn't seem too thrilled to participate in this.

[@annaclarke7643]

A donkey’s life throughout the ages, has not been a happy one. Used. Abused and neglected.

[@mandychapin9411]

I've seen this one, but I can watch this excellent group over and over again! I'm hooked on their programs!

[@-KMA-]

I would love to do something like this for the summer. Everyone works so hard and looks like they thoroughly enjoy what they’re doing. Poor Peter, always looking dirty haha looks good on ya. Those who came for just the paper, you should watch the whole series; it’s very good!

[@ashleelarsen5002]

😆 back off he's *MINE!*

[@perduealexandra5736]

I agree he always looks filthy. Needs a haircut and a shave which he would have done daily in Victorian times and I don’t think he does in this series. His hair would have been much shorter. I can’t say enough about Ruth, is there nothing she can’t do? 👏👏👏👏

[@empi4106]

My late father used to handpaint his wrapping paper. I always thought it a little odd that the color and design didn't fit with the gifts occasion. But it looked very much like this. Perhaps there was more of a history behind it than I realized.

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Your dad was ahead of his time eventhough his practices was from the past

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Rest in peace to a great man and forward thinker

[@learningtobeme5195]

Those "Victorian candy hearts" remind me of a candy here in the States called Necco Wafers. Flavored with mint, clove, anise, and even chocolate. Often used to make shingles on gingerbread houses.

[@drdiabeetus4419]

This is it. This is the most British video on your channel. Oh how I wish we had christmas crackers in the states... For god's sake it's celebrating christmas with a small explosion, Americans love both of those!

[@ashleelarsen5002]

😆

[@blueneptune825]

I have an American friend who makes them for her Christmastime. She uses toilet paper rolls for the cylinder into which she puts small treats of chocolates or small ornaments or other small gifts. Those will show up at a few different occasions/meals during the season. It's a couple of months away but I wish you a very merry Christmas '22! 🎄⛄

[@ripaklaus764]

"Ahh this takes me back" "was your pa a blacksmith?" "Naw, I use to play with lego's" lol so good

[@diananievesavellanet]

Can't wait for the next segment. Ruth & Peter are my favorites. Peter is such a hunk!😋

[@Swan_Nebula]

Is Peter the one who looks like Charlie Puth?

[@ashleelarsen5002]

It's his arms, they will keep you warm at night.

[@SusanForeman1963]

He has the soft eyes of a baby cow.

[@angelamewes4176]

I love Ruth's sense of humor!😍😍

[@charlottemuller2233]

Love her laugh!

[@jmdenison]

also, they did not discuss the fact that flannel is a loose woven fabric that tighten up greatly during washing which provides its warmth. but this results in quite a bit of shrinkage. in fact, after washing in hot or boiling water, shrinkage can be up to 20 pct. this would have been an important consideration to women that actually knew how to make clothes when cutting a pattern, it would have been cut very, very generously. but the shrinkage means the fabric will thicken and give extra warmpth. just a note. flannel still shrinks and if you use for patterns it beware of the shrinkage. I like to use my nice soft flannel for quilt backings and pillow cases. I still like long staple cottons for sheets tho. It can pucker your hand made quilts which is generally highly desired as giving them an authentic antique look.

[@desert_holly]

As an American, I find this truly amazing. I LOVE watching these videos!! Thank you!!

[@happilyl0w]

Thank you so very much to everyone involved. I am so very thankful to every single person who has been willing to give us a real look at our history. I am a spoiled *ss over and over again.

[@christishields2931]

I've watched this for a few years and I'm still amazed at your dedication! To go back in history would be so amazing!

[@fionanewport716]

I’ve got an old photo of my family at their brick kiln. Now I know what they did. Lovely.

[@Lynn-zv1dh]

Greetings from Louisiana, Ruth, Alex, &Peter, I enjoy the documentaries ya'll have done. I absolutely love history.

[@Author.Noelle.Alexandria]

I started sewing when I was 3, and embroidery at about 5. It's a skill that needs to be commonly taught again, but to everyone.

[@soaringsky4416]

Especially with the (in my belief) terrible tendency of fast fashion and the use of plastic fabrics.

[@jmdenison]

great job. I have had daisy girl scouts that could knit and crochet at age 5. must be past lives

[@PlatinumIrishrose]

My mom showed me how she stitched by hand but I could have learned better from utube! My parents were the "Here, let me show you " type. Unfortunately not the"Hear, now you do it." It makes the world of difference when you are taught and not just watching. Smh. My son is tall and decided to make his own drss coat, he got the material and thread, got out my brand new in the box sewing machine and made it.

[@meredyddcooper5975]

Agreed. I learned how to sew and embroider when i wasa child. I actually had to teach a young man i worked with in a men's clothing shop how to sew on buttons and fix pants hems.

[@svenjaj.3520]

I remember a red cross documentary about homeless people who would collect journal paper and use it in their bedding for it's insulating qualities. So that charlatine blanket makes sense

[@alisaurus4224]

Newspaper and cardboard boxes are commonly used by the houseless for warmth and shelter

[@MsCeCe-mn7mz]

i love watching these types videos...it really makes realize how lucky we are today not needing to work so hard to stay alive.

[@sarahnunez318]

I just love how you can put any Brit in Period clothing and they immediately look like they popped out of a book. I daresay it's the accent.

[@jmdenison]

during the depression in the US, quilts were made from feed sacks and worn out clothing and they were often stuffed with paper, rags, newspaper, anything, and old clothes. charlataine quilt for sure!

[@gracieayers8706]

This tiny donkey is so precious !!

[@casechow]

Fantastic for Christmas watching! They had such a good time doing this manual labor, puts stuff in perspective a bit for me. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@jaytee7883]

It is a joy to see this trio together again!🥰

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

I LOVE every series Ruth, Peter & Alex are in! Best ensemble cast for these series. Wish they'd make more.

[@timfarris6801]

2022 and im still watching love these shows

[@kuzadupa185]

Never saw a more adorably cosy woman cuddled in paper and cotton than Ruth!

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

They didn't need a workout back then! They simply worked...

[@captainsinclair7954]

Good to see Alex back with the crew again. I was half expecting him to be gone this time around as well

[@JoMarieM]

The Charlataine quilt was an interesting concept. However, if you shared a room with someone who was a restless sleeper, I can imagine how noisy it could get in the bedroom at night!

[@beth-rg8bm]

You forgot to turn a brick every fourth brick up on each side with its butt end out so the chimney sweep would have something to balance his feet on safely as he climbed up and clean the chimney.

[@juutefluut]

Was your father a blacksmith? Nah I used to play with Lego's 😂😂❤️

[@evan5935]

Oh my gosh, hooray! I love these ruth, alex and peter episodes ❤

[@catherinernersur2310]

I’m absolutely obsessed with your channel! Truly one of the very best on KZbin! Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄❄️⛄️

[@HINENIJA]

Impatiently Waiting on the 3 part like a kid on Christmas eve!!!

[@7rotorhead]

Christmas came early! It's available now. 😃

[@elizabethsabatino6347]

@@7rotorhead Where? I can't seem to find it. 🤔

[@7rotorhead]

@@elizabethsabatino6347 It's in my Victorian Farm playlist kzbin.info and here is a direct link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGO3pXZmlLKbo8k

[@7rotorhead]

@Celto Loco The Victorian Farm Christmas episodes are here... Ep1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpK7oKFjjpp0jbc Ep2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6urg3SEjLCpq7c Ep3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGO3pXZmlLKbo8k Full Victorian Farm Playlist kzbin.info/aero/PL72jhKwankOj1ZBKwNN0KxG8yix-F3ces

[@Delaney-and-the-Starlight]

The crackers for spinsters 🤣 feels like the type of horrid thing I would be suckered into buying

[@ashleelarsen5002]

I would be the annoying bitch asking for gluten free, I bet you get married first 😆

[@cherylbootsveld1620]

Love the work and care everyone has done to give me a taste of the past 🎄

[@michaelwargo5301]

Love watching these..and such fantastic attitudes all..... WONDERFUL

[@JSkyGemini]

I love this show, thanks so much for the new ones! What a nice surprise! Please stay safe, wherever you hail from 💖 Mindy in Toronto, Canada

[@qopti]

I hope they will relaunch this series

[@diananievesavellanet]

Indeed!!!

[@taiikomochiyuurichin1459]

When I did my semester abroad I could understand one thing that access to more income than what you needed separated those that saved things and those that struggled to survived--space. If you had the money you could always get space to store things and those that struggled did what they could to get by. Some that struggled did save some things but not as much as those in higher financial classes of people could do. When you have many people sharing a bed verses an individual having a private bedroom to themselves.

[@michealpersicko9531]

13:12-13:17 Well now i really know that's Ruth's daughter. Same sharp tongue, wit, and sense of humor as her; Think i've looped this bit 10 times now lol.

[@patriciaenglish9270]

She’s also wearing the dress Ruth made in the other program.

[@JennsCorner777]

If you clicked solely for the paper segment 42:05

[@TheRubyScott]

Bless your soul, kind person

[@davyjones2994]

Oh god I was 15 minutes in

[@chykim1]

You're a saint 😇

[@CHLOCHLOLP]

[@mcthejeanjeanie]

THANK YOU!

[@velzanna2281]

First appearance of good old Colin in the series! He makes an appearance in every single Farm series plus the Full Steam Ahead after this! He really is the fourth member of the team, an a real trooper.

[@yvonnelewis4888]

Thats quite a Yule log, wow!

[@bigsky14]

42:55 bet Alex was always trending on Victorian youtube. do resin painting next!

[@billmiller4972]

My mother taught me a bit about fabrics. The fabric Ruth uses for the garments looks awesome. Shimmering, smooth, like made by elves in middleearth. Where can I get it?

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Flour sacks, she explained flour companies made cute fabric sacks and people would make clothes out of them.

[@tendymancommeth]

merry christmas. cant wait to watch this later!

[@sandywest4299]

all of you work so hard. great job. left families and life to make this series. tyvm ... Hi Peter

[@MoonLitChild]

Am I the only one who loves that Ruth says "Oh my giddy-od"?

[@whiskeythrottle333]

" oh my guinea-ass"

[@sheilaboston7051]

@@whiskeythrottle333 Actually, it's "oh my giddy aunt." Signed: a Brit :)

[@guidododo4822]

Shit, thank god for modern technology. Everything they did is Such a backbreaking work.

[@dross24MA]

​Try these? 42:06 = start of marbleized paper 43:39 = start of sweets (lozenges) 49:54 = beginning of snappers

[@alm5992]

I love the accordion songs they play. Makes me want to do some clog dancing lol

[@saltdaemon4453]

funny thing about your yule log...all of our ash trees in upstate NY look like the one you started cutting.

[@stonetooth2506]

Legend has it Peter is still washing the soot off of him. He seems to get all the worse jobs.

[@sophiaholmes2048]

42:00 for the wrapping paper

[@MrTargenor]

god i love these programs. LOOOOVE Ruth!

[@TheSweetsherrypie]

People are wonderful problem solvers. I’m impressed.

[@matthewwilliams4065]

Okay, just have to say it... Dr. Langland is so damn handsome 😍 and he looks amazing in all his outfits 😍❤

[@ladyluna3788]

Incredibly fascinating. Do more. Loved it. Namaste ;)

[@hashtag415]

I've smelled mothballs before. It was really hard to get his little legs apart though.

[@samuelstewart875]

*Chartaline blankets, not charlatine! People don't realize how warm paper can be.. that's why you see the homeless use it. Cardboard in layers can also be wonderful to sleep on; I know from experience, lol! Great video, though. I really enjoyed it, as it's a few days before Christmas.

[@ITI-xi5zx]

one thing I wished they mentioned in the video--if you pause at 52:21, you'll see that the crackers for bachelor's contained much of the same items as the spinster crackers had, so they were equally cruel to both male and female singles!

[@carmeno9635]

Ruth is so pleasant.

[@michaelargenta3856]

Boy am I glad I tossed the tv out the door. I would have never have found this channel?

[@Berriesofafeather1122]

They're breaking everythingfg!! Im laughing and crying at the same time 🤣🤣🤣😭

[@scottmaytham3429]

Oh I love this program. Starting to grow quite fond of you Ruth.It's your determination and your spunky funny crazy humor. That seems to make any chores Just Um Plain Fun WoW!*?*!?Happy Holidays To All of You Animals**

[@crunchies4me]

Dusty is definitely well fed because he looks rolly polly and quite content. 💖😍

[@angelamewes4176]

Love this channel! Love Townsend also!💖💖💖

[@cordeliachase601]

Ruth parts 27:00 32:36 35:06

[@MoeSlislack]

wow! this is all so beautiful.

[@shotgunbettygaming]

06:26 'We've chopped off the end' ....with a chainsaw! LOL!! Oh right, you broke the only period saw on the property, now off to the workshop with you to make a new saw handle!!!

[@timothyeldridge6822]

Excellent!!!

[@katiampamm1548]

Everyone is lovely, especially Ruth!!

[@Bigrignohio]

Looks like the chimney must have been blocked below the level they were using (the bedroom). Would help stop cold drafts.

[@b_uppy]

Wood that has sat will be harder to cut. Not enough info on mushroom spores...

[@CreatingwithWinglessAngel]

Just like being under rulers of government. Kept in the dark and fed shit 24 hours a day.

[@robchilders]

Check out Cody's Lab. He has several videos of preparing mushroom spores and growing them.

[@b_uppy]

@@robchilders I want to know what Victorians knew about it, it was a brilliant opportunity that was lost.

[@pamelahomeyer748]

If we all had to start over again tomorrow we would need to know these things

[@brianlenehan9055]

Geez youz guys are good, thoughrally enjoyable and great history. Something occured to me as i watched. They called it constant work, but so much of it was social, like sewing at night. Sewing and chatting is social and television in silence is not, and certainly not constructive, just mere entertainment. But i find your programme constructive, informative, getting me thinking about that society compared to ours. As a builder i especially enjoyed the brick making part, that was candy, but good for me kinda' candy.

[@peterforden5917]

I remember getting chilblains as a child in the 50's.....painful!

[@3leggedsharkkickssurferinballs]

I still get them some winters! Painful first, and then really itchy as they heal! Mostly I get them on my toes, but there was one winter where I had them on toes, fingers AND ears! Apparently you're more likely to get them if you don't have great circulation...

[@antcommander1367]

@@3leggedsharkkickssurferinballs try these next time you get them: Potato ------------------ Grate the raw potato and place it on clean gauze. Place the gauze directly on the inflamed area and leave on for a few minutes. Finally, remove the gauze and rinse the skin thoroughly with lukewarm water. Rosemary ------------------------ Making a rosemary stew is easy. Boil just a liter of water in a saucepan and add about two small scoops of rosemary. Allow the stew to cool and finally immerse it in clean gauze. Add to the inflamed area and allow to act. Onion's ------------------ Onions help to soothe itching, especially caused by chilblains. (it doesn't say how, bet it has to applied in fresh and a little rub in to chilblains) Had to translate them on google so there might be some word errors in them

[@3leggedsharkkickssurferinballs]

@@antcommander1367 Wow, thankyou so much for kindly sharing this information! I'll definitely try these things next time the dreaded chillblains happen. Cheers!

[@josefinbjork1086]

@@antcommander1367 i dont Think potatos ore onions is going too doo much i have read å lot about natural remidis i have never herd a bout it i Think its bs

[@antcommander1367]

@@josefinbjork1086 of course you haven't heard them. since i translate those finnish remedy's into to english. they are from very old home medicine book.